The NFL season continues when the Houston Texans host the San Francisco 49ers Sunday. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL TV schedule.

The Houston Texans have a critical home matchup on the horizon against the San Francisco 49ers following a less-than-ideal MNF performance, now needing to capitalize in a big way in Week 8 at the start of a three-game home stand to avoid dropping to three games under .500.

HOUSTON -- After a 2-4 start, the Texans have a tough three-game home stretch ahead that could define their season.

The Texans return from their off week with a tough game in Seattle needing to keep pace in a crowded AFC playoff race.

The Houston Texans, after spending their past two games on the road against the Baltimore Ravens and the Seattle Seahawks, will finally be returning back home at NRG Stadium to kick off a three-game home stand in Week 8 vs. the San Francisco 49ers.

Seattle overcame three turnovers from Sam Darnold and somehow dominated in a the win over the Houston Texans in Week 7.

The Houston Texans receive unfortunate injury updates for the San Francisco 49ers game regarding Nico Collins and Christian Kirk.

Last week: 49ers beat Falcons 20-10; Texans lost to Seahawks 27-19. DE Will Anderson had five tackles and a strip-sack that he pounced on for a touchdown against the Seahawks. The third-year player, who won AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2023, has 33 tackles for losses in 35 games and has 5 ½ sacks combined in his past six home games.